Find out about an accident at a cow insemination plant that got sticky. Learn why Sarah is into "safe danger" & Susie is kinkier than she thought. Hear what animals in space teach us about morality. Susie reveals why whales are singing in a lower pitch than they used to. Sarah learns why millennials prefer online dating, & Sarah isn't good in person. They discuss why "deaths of despair" are on the rise, but bees could help. Plus, hear about a drag troupe featuring folks w/ Down Syndrome....
Sep 30, 2019•55 min•Ep. 360
Today we get into a chilling discovery scientists made about corpses. Sarah talks about how climate change has revealed a dead body problem. Susie reveals why chess can causes weight loss, & how chess champs are adapting. Sarah's mind is blown about, get this, toast. We get a follow-up about the controversial "work wife" debate. We find out why Sarah is now into kink. We hear why imaginary friends are going extinct. Plus, we interview Jonathan Mooney about his book, Normal Sucks. Listen to m...
Sep 26, 2019•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 359
Today we delve deeper into the baseball players who switched lives, & we think we've figured out why it happened. We discuss the peculiarity of people who get married even though they're already cheating. Susie finally watched Dirty Dancing, & she has a movie review 30 years after its premiere. We learn why girls make less allowance than their brothers, & their chores are harder. We discuss whether famous women are afforded "comebacks" like Tiger Woods. Plus, we have a new litmus tes...
Sep 23, 2019•57 min•Ep. 358
Today we find out why Sarah cannot be trusted with a rape whistle, but it's more hilarious than it sounds. We debate whether people should wear leggings to the gym or if we should be more casual. We find out a crazy story about two people who switched lives--wives, kids, the whole shebang. We learn about services in the library we didn't know about--and we're psyched. Plus, we find out how phones might be preventing crime. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read th...
Sep 19, 2019•56 min•Ep. 357
Today we hear a list of phrases men use to describe women, & what they really mean. We debate the use of the phrase "work wife," & Sarah has very strong feelings about it. Hear about the "trolley problem," & learn why ethics are complicated. Susie discusses a Florida man arrested for his "eunuch fetish," & we are seriously disturbed. Find out why Sarah takes the Millionaire Matchmaker's advice, Susie learns why attraction is relative, & movies reveal the truth about sex. Plus...
Sep 16, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 356
Today we debate whether a teacher should be fired for nude pics that were leaked. We find out what Sarah thinks of Tinder, & whether people recognize her from the show. Hear about a female ultramarathoner who won, & why the organizers weren't prepared for a woman winner. We discuss Harvey Weinstein, & why we remain hopeful about the future. Find out why Thoreau wasn't exactly independent, our minds are blown by a piece of animal trivia, & we find out how to argue w/ a narcissist....
Sep 12, 2019•57 min•Ep. 355
Today we discuss how a mystery fart can reveal your darkest prejudices (& it's hilarious). Hear about a crazy true crime tale from India's Most Wanted. Find out why advertisements can be brilliant, but also remind us why we should be discerning about persuasion. Hear why journaling can change your life. Find out why Susie & Sarah are kind of obsessed w/ taxidermy all of a sudden. Find out how social norms are weaponized against women. And we discuss how Dr. Ruth is a badass bitch. Listen...
Sep 09, 2019•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 354
Learn about the first crime committed in space, & how love makes fools of us all. Sarah discusses I Love You, Now Die, about a girl who encouraged her friend to commit suicide. Susie claims there is a wisdom tooth conspiracy. We hear how "broken heart syndrome" is real & could be fatal. Sarah had a "stop being polite" moment when a man commented on her eating. We talk to Jill Twiss from Last Week Tonight w/ John Oliver & author of children's book, The New Someone. Listen to more podc...
Sep 05, 2019•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 353
Today Sarah reacts to Johnny Bananas' tweet about her divorce. We celebrate a Heinz ketchup thief, who made good. Hear about a man who was living in the woods by sourcing a trash heap, & why it taught us to trust our guts. We had a major Stop Being Polite moment, & Sarah gave someone the business. We find out how to tell you're an adult. Plus, we hear how you can become more charismatic. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read this week's Newsletter: https:...
Sep 02, 2019•57 min•Ep. 352
Today we share more of our Nashville adventures including a litterbug that has Sarah worked up. Susie talks about a waterpark tragedy, & we mad about record chasers who sacrifice safety. Hear about a woman who didn't know she was pregnant w/ triplets. We learn a method for coping w/ anxiety that we love. Find out how doctors are crowdsourcing diagnoses. Sarah reveals what drugs she's taken, & why she doesn't enjoy it. Plus, we talk about what it's like to watch old reality tv clips of ou...
Aug 29, 2019•57 min•Ep. 351
Today we discuss an artist who went viral w/ his balloon popping videos. We talk about the helium shortage, & we have questions. We discuss outrage over fake problems on college campuses, & our theories about why students support questionable causes. Sarah offers a tip for dealing w/ petitioners. We find out a strange bit of Einstein trivia that blew our minds. We discuss a company that will make your clothes news again. Plus, we interview Jill Heinerth, cave diver & author of Into t...
Aug 26, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 350
Today we discuss Ed Sheeran's strange food tattoo, & Sarah reveals why her ex got a similar one. We hear about a woman whose in-laws might be trying to kill her. We discuss a study on unsolicited dick pics. Find out why meditating on "emptiness" is better than mindfulness. Hear why some people won't drink coffee due to a fear of nuts. Plus, we hear why even lab animals experience gender bias. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read this week's Newsletter: https...
Aug 22, 2019•55 min•Ep. 349
Today we do a quick recap of our Nashville adventure, & all the crazy bachelorettes we spotted. Find out why Willie Nelson predicted Sarah's future. Hear about a strange criminal who might just be a good Samaritan. We discuss what makes someone join a sex cult, we learn about a fertility doctor who impregnated his patients, & we debate whether Uber drivers should use air fresheners. Find out why ankle monitors benefit wealthy criminals, the Vatican stopped selling cigarettes, & peopl...
Aug 19, 2019•56 min•Ep. 348
Today we start with a discussion about Sarah's divorce & the response she's received from our Brainiac community. We find out how she's adapting to her new life. We talk about street artists & how they're angry w/ influencers & businesses who profit from them. We discuss millennials & why they say they have no friends. Plus, Sarah gets worked up about Mt. Everest. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/the...
Aug 15, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 347
Today we laugh about some stereotypical names on a sports team. Sarah claims she met an "angel" on a recent trip. We discuss the Aziz Ansari comedy special in the wake of the "Me Too" accusations against him. Susie talks about the Dr. Ruth documentary & reveals why purses tell us about the expectations on women. Hear whether Sarah thinks she'll ever get remarried. Susie talks about the risks you take when you donate your body to science. Plus, we talk about the military's sexual assault prob...
Aug 12, 2019•58 min•Ep. 346
Today we learn some big news in Sarah's world, & discuss how her life is changing. We find out why Swedish people have the right idea with their candy consumption. And we find out about the best break-in of all time. Plus, we talk to Jessica Wragg about her book, Girl on the Block, what it's like to be a female butcher, & learn some surprising info about her career. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebrainc...
Aug 08, 2019•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 345
Today Sarah discusses a sticker she saw on a vehicle about the driver's love for eating butt. We have several questions for him. We learn about the bloody treats they give to animals at the zoo to cool them off. We talk about why no one--even rich people--ever feels rich. We find out the best time to tell your kid she is adopted. Plus, we hear why masculine features can make you less likely to care about the environment. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read this...
Aug 05, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 344
Today we learn about a serial toilet clogger (or is it a cereal toilet clogger?) who is stinking up the joint. We debate whether women can be good at competitive eating, & realize maybe Sarah missed her calling. We discuss the dilemma of killing baby Hitler, & reveal our work-around. We find out whether fans help cool off dogs or just humans & why some turtles are using our old bras. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read this week's Newsletter: https:...
Aug 01, 2019•58 min•Ep. 343
Today we find out whether Susie is excited to turn 40. She discusses the concept of "boys will be boys," & why it's toxic. Hear what Sarah thinks is in Area 51. We learn why history books are perpetuating patriarchy, kids are better at learning languages (and it's not what you think), & tempura flakes are a fire hazard. Plus, we salute a girl who did research on a common bathroom appliance, & learned how it is harming kids. And we learn how automation is making work miserable for hou...
Jul 29, 2019•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 342
Today we find out why one man decided to dress everyday for a party. We talk about presents, & why we won't open them when they're special. Hear about Susie's experience at the Paul McCartney concert & a scary experience she had w/ a child. Find out how to determine whether you have power in your relationship. Learn why a ridiculous number of men think they could beat professional athletes. Find out how Sarah & Susie did on a citizenship test. Plus, hear why you can't buy Bob Ross pa...
Jul 25, 2019•58 min•Ep. 341
Today we find out why Sarah is still unemployed, & kind of ok with it. Hear why young people don't like fake influencer culture, & why Sarah is mad about freckle appropriation. Hear about a woman who loves the Flintstones so much she built a Flintstone house. We discuss a man who found an injured bird & sent him to the doctor in an Uber. Plus, we talk about "unhinged" women & why they aren't treated the same as badly behaved men. We find out why some US towns are banning wi-fi, &...
Jul 22, 2019•59 min•Ep. 340
Susie & Sarah talk about the earthquake they experienced together & why Sarah was making fun of Susie's pajamas. We learn the history of the ball pitt, & why its origins are scarier than you'd think. We find out why reading really does make you happier. We discuss the invention of powdered hot chocolate, & why the inventor inspires us. Hear why video games can be good for you, why someone celebrated a pothole, & one business owner took on Yelp. Listen to more podcasts like th...
Jul 18, 2019•54 min•Ep. 339
Today we debate whether Jesus pooped, & learn why scholars think this is an important question. We find out about a new hands-free restaurant, & discuss whether we'd enjoy the experience. We talk about the conditions of Amazon fulfillment centers, & why some workers wear diapers. Sarah reveals why Norway has the secret to successful athletes, & it involves having no winners. Susie reveals whether humans are honest, & why they'll turn in a wallet w/ lots of money. Find out the...
Jul 15, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 338
Today we talk about a disturbing purchase Susie's husband made. We find out which subgroup is the happiest in America. Sarah reveals why someone made her uncomfortable & she couldn't "stop being polite." We find out what animal is most similar to humans, & it's not what you think. Susie shares the history of the beach read, we learn the truth behind "pizza tracker" apps, & Sarah reveals why they're giving sex ed on reality TV shows now. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wave...
Jul 11, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 337
Today we hear why Susie was spooked by a tombstone that was eerily similar to Sarah. Sarah rants about people who annoy her, & we wonder if she is at fault for their behavior. We discuss the need for reality TV aftercare, & why so many slip through the cracks. We debate the virtues of emotional support animals, & why they're problematic. Plus, we find out about a sex study w/ some surprising findings. Plus, we talk to Tina Seelig about her book What I Wish I Knew When I was 20. Liste...
Jul 08, 2019•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 336
Today we recap Sarah's eventful week staying at Susie's house including a locksmith caper, a wet cat, and a naked escapade.We find out why dogs evolved to please humans, and why we think humans are like food. Find out why some cultures don't use baby talk. Hear why the Rasputin penis might actually be sealife. Learn the trick to developing your palate (and it involves Target shopping). Hear the history of Jazzercise and why Susie is afraid of deep sea diving. Listen to more podcasts like this: h...
Jul 01, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 335
Today we discuss a controversy over Sarah's recent Instagram post, and why mediocre men can can it. We talk about technology that millennials don't understand. We learn why Sarah is obsessed with Chernobyl & influencers are visiting the site. Plus, we find out why there are creatures eating our faces everyday. Hear how one animal has managed to procreate without a male partner. And we debate whether people should tip hotel housekeepers. Plus, we talk to Ali Wenkze about her book The Art of H...
Jun 27, 2019•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 334
On today's show, we find out some of the stories from Sarah's national park adventure, & we realize our ultimate man is a park ranger. Susie talks about a famous penis that is currently preserved in a jar. Sarah reveals why one woman should be very concerned about her constipation. Plus, we find out why the Ark Encounter "museum" is even more ridiculous than we thought. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebrainc...
Jun 24, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 333
Today we talk about flat earthers again because Sarah thinks we should be more forgiving about them being total idiots. We find out what year was the best year, & whether we'd want to go back to a time before cell phones. Hear why the animal kingdom is more confusing than we thought. Plus, find out why some dude floated across the Atlantic in a barrel and why Susie got spooked by a tsunami warning. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read this week's Newsletter:...
Jun 20, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 332
Hear why Susie thinks Sarah was trying to accuse her of "kink shaming" gay people. We find out what it's like to live without plastic. Susie talks about the people who clean up feces & needles off the streets. Plus, we discuss a woman documenting the gender disparity in speakers at a government meeting, a man w/ an "I Eat Ass" bumper sticker, & more. Plus, we talk to amazing author & actress, Tembi Locke about her book, From Scratch on love, loss, & life. Listen to more podcasts ...
Jun 17, 2019•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 331
